We all know the saying ‘home is where the heart is’ and it’s no surprise since we spend most of our non-working hours in our house. So, it goes without saying it should be a place that not only makes you feel good, but maintains it’s value should you ever look to sell. Here are a few tips that can help you add value to your home. Focus on small improvements If budget is an issue, making minor changes can have maximum impact to the value of your home, if you ...
If you've installed an automatic irrigation system in your lawn, you already know you've made a significant investment in your lawn's health. Protect that investment by taking the proper steps to turning it on for the first time in the season. Irrigation systems involve many small moving parts and a constant water flow, and these elements require frequent maintenance. You should perform an inspection at least twice a year – when you start up for spring and when ...
Wood is arguably the most popular material in the construction industry. It is either the roof or the ceiling; if not the floor, it is the doors and a large percent is involved in finishing. Most importantly, hardwood is regarded as perfect for doors. If you are looking forward to a door that will last for decades without breaking or getting spoilt, choose hardwood. That is why antique furniture is taking the center stage as part of the décor in the modern world. However, to maintain ...
Furniture polish sales are likely to grow at over 4% y-o-y in 2019 and surpass 230 mn liters in 2019. The demand for furniture polish has significantly taken off in tandem with the broader growth in the furniture industry. Gains have been complemented by a notable rise in furniture exports, a key aspect encouraging high-scale production activities. FMI’s new study on furniture polish market profiles this evolving landscape, bringing key insights to the ...
On a study made by the Joint Facility for Housing Research Studies at Harvard College, residential or home improvement is a multi-billion market and continues to show its strength in an otherwise poor housing market. This results from the growing understanding of home owners nowadays of the reality that improving their present home via renovation (restroom, kitchen, roof or windows) can be a terrific alternative than moving to a new house nowadays. Home renovation (Voegwerken) projects ...
Afraid of color? Now is the time to take the plunge! With the official launch of spring, it's the perfect time of year to infuse bold and bright colors into your space. Don't know where to start? Here are some tips for infusing bright, bold and beautiful colors into nearly any room of your home. 1. Consider warm colors. Colors that are considered to be "warm" on the color wheel such as red, orange and yellow add an instant, bold pop of color to a space. 2. Use ...